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Community Foundation achieves prestigious accreditation

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Community Foundation achieves prestigious accreditation

South Yorkshire’s Community Foundation (SYCF) has been awarded a Quality Accreditation in recognition of the charity’s continued commitment to excellence, accountability and impact. It marks the sixth successful round of accreditation for SYCF from UK Community Foundations (UKCF). The UKCF Quality Accreditation sets the standard for community foundations across the country, providing a robust framework ensuring transparency, consistency and credibility. SYCF is one of 47 community foundations across the UK which […]

today29/04/2025

Vetro Lounge To Open In Rotherham

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Vetro Lounge To Open In Rotherham

Loungers plc, the West Country-based café/bar group, is opening Vetro Lounge in Rotherham on Wednesday 30th April, creating around 30 jobs for local people.  Loungers has transformed the site at Forge Island - heavily patterned wallpapers, tiling and stripped wooden floors now feature alongside oversized vintage sofas, upholstered lounge chairs, eclectic artwork and statement wall and pendant lighting, creating a variety of cosy and elegant drinking and dining areas to choose […]

today25/04/2025

Wentworth Woodhouse celebrates the Celtic Beltane Festival

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Wentworth Woodhouse celebrates the Celtic Beltane Festival

From songbirds at dawn to night-time herbal and craft workshops… Wentworth Woodhouse celebrates the Celtic Beltane Festival Take a dawn chorus walk, go forest-bathing or sit by a glowing bonfire for a night of Celtic story-telling…  For one magical week, visitors can experience the historic gardens of Wentworth Woodhouse as never before. From April 26, the Rotherham stately home is staging an outdoor celebration of Beltane, the centuries-old Celtic festival […]

today23/04/2025

Man seriously injured in Rotherham town centre stabbing

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Man seriously injured in Rotherham town centre stabbing

A 51-year-old man has been taken to hospital with serious leg injuries after a stabbing at the Old Town Hall on Effingham Street, just after noon today. South Yorkshire Police say his injuries are serious but not life-threatening. No arrests have been made. Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward. A police spokesperson said: “We know this will cause concern in the community. We're working […]

today17/04/2025

RNN Group Retains Matrix Accreditation

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RNN Group Retains Matrix Accreditation

RNN Group has successfully retained its Matrix accreditation award following a two day visit by representatives to talk with staff and students about their experiences. The report given to the RNN Group (made up of campuses including Rotherham College, Dearne Valley College, North Notts College and University Centre Rotherham (UCR)) was extremely positive with many areas working well including: Inspirational leadership that ensures that the culture is consistently believed in, […]

today26/03/2025

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